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Patent application title:

Def tank shield for duramax diesel engine

Publication number:

US20120152967A1

Publication date:
Application number:

12/928,893

Filed date:

2010-12-21

Abstract:

A method to protect the DEF tank from debris.

Inventors:

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Classification:

  1. Performing operations; transporting
  2. Vehicles in general

B60K13/04 »  CPC main

Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning exhaust

B60K2015/03421 »  CPC further

Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells ; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks; Fuel tanks; Arrangements or special measures related to fuel tanks or fuel handling to protect the fuel tank against heat

B65D25/20 IPC

Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers External fittings

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Not applicable

FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

Not applicable

SEQUENCE LISTING, ETC ON CD

Not applicable

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention is to protect the Duramax Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (DEF) located under the Duramax vehicle.

2. Description of Related Art

Not applicable

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Duramax DEF Tank Shield art is intended to protect the DEF tank from debris and is fastened underneath the vehicle and encompassing the DEF tank.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 is a isometric view right side of vehicle tank shield.

FIG. 2 is a top view tank shield.

FIG. 3 is a left view tank shield.

FIG. 4 is a rear view tank shield.

FIG. 5 is a front view tank shield.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view tank shield.

FIG. 7 is a right view tank shield.

FIG. 8 is a mounting plate for center bracket tank shield.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

The present invention is made to protect the DEF tank from debris.

The invention is built by cutting, drilling, bending and welding a steel plate to the configuration of FIG. 1, then a protective coating is added to minimize possible corrosion.

The invention is fastened under the vehicle and encompassing the DEF tank.

Claims

1. Duramax DEF Tank Shield will protect the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (DEF) from suffering damage by debris.

Resources

Images & Drawings included:

Fig. 01 - Def tank shield for duramax diesel engine
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Fig. 02 - Def tank shield for duramax diesel engine
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Fig. 03 - Def tank shield for duramax diesel engine
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Fig. 04 - Def tank shield for duramax diesel engine
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Fig. 05 - Def tank shield for duramax diesel engine
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Fig. 06 - Def tank shield for duramax diesel engine
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Fig. 07 - Def tank shield for duramax diesel engine
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Fig. 08 - Def tank shield for duramax diesel engine
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Fig. 09 - Def tank shield for duramax diesel engine
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